Day Trips

Montserrat Monastery Guided Tour with Bus Transfers

Montserrat Monastery with tourists on a guided tour, surrounded by mountain views, Barcelona, Spain.

Montserrat Monastery with tourists on guided tour, early morning view, Barcelona, round-trip bus transfers.

Escape the bustling crowds of Barcelona and head to the picturesque Catalan countryside, with round-trip transfers, on this semi-guided half-day tour of Montserrat.

Highlights

Sign up for an early morning guided tour in groups of 25 people or less and bask in the charming countryside as you travel in a comfortable air-conditioned bus to Montserrat and back.
Join an expert guide on this tour and head to the hallowed mountain-top sanctuary of Montserrat and, on your own, check out The Black Madonna, with timed entry tickets.
Soak in marvelous sights of the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean, and the rock spires of Montserrat.
Ride a cable car or head to the Museum of Contemporary Art post your guided tour and treat your tastebuds to the local delicacies that are available at stalls outside the Monastery.
Fun fact: Montserrat is home to the critically endangered giant ditch frog, known locally as the “mountain chicken.”

Inclusions

Round-trip transfers from Barcelona
Full-day tour of Montserrat
English & Spanish-speaking expert guide
Entry to the Basilica of Montserrat

Exclusions

Black Madonna attraction visit (this is independent of the guided tour)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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David

4/5

Aug, 2024

Great morning to explore this amazing location. Next time we would look to do a walk so would need more time. Our guide was 5*.

Dalia

5/5

May, 2024

It was great experience. I recommend all to take early trip to the monestry. We were very small group, so it was easy to communicate with the guide.

John

5/5

Apr, 2024

Victoria is an amazing, informative and friendly guide. The timing was perfect and the transportation picked us up and dropped us off in a timely fashion. It was the right balance between being part of an organized excursion and having free time to wonder around. Victoria suggested good excursions options and restaurants reccomendations. My mother and I enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.

Kyle

5/5

Apr, 2024

We dd have a bit of a mix up with the starting location of the tour, but the staff was helpful and our tour guide, Lana waited for us. Lana was very knowledgeable and approachable. She welcomed all of our questions and advised us on the best way for us to experience the tour.

Ursula

5/5

Jul, 2024

Informative, friendly tour guide. Very punctual, perfect organization.

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Your experience

Montserrat in all its glory

With the tour starting early, you will arrive at Montserrat long before the monastery and basilica get crowded. As you travel to the spiritual sanctuary from Barcelona in a private vehicle, your guide will explain the significance and history of the place. The infectious mystical aura of the mountain-top monastery is almost immediately apparent when you step out of your bus. Take a moment to soak in the breathtaking view of the Pyrenees, the Mediterranean, and the magnificent Gothic architecture of the Benedictine monastery.

Montserrat with a guide

Head into the basilica to see the famous Black Madonna of Montserrat, a Romanesque wooden statue that is fabled to have been unmovable, thus forcing the Benedictine monks of the time to build the basilica around it. After the guided tour, you will have some time to explore the area on your own! You can choose to go on a short hike or take the cable car through the mountains. Alternatively, if you are more fascinated by the history and culture of the place, you can visit the local Museum of Contemporary Art. Sample some of the local delicacies before heading back to Barcelona in your air-conditioned bus.

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes along with comfortable shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking.

What's not allowed

Wheelchairs and motorized scooters cannot be accommodated on the group tours since access to lifts and ramps is limited.
The Basilica in Montserrat expects visitors to follow a dress code. Flip-flops, tank tops, and shorts are not allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.

Additional information

Visiting the Black Madonna is not part of the guided tour, it's independent.
Group sizes are restricted to 25 people.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the start of the tour to avoid missing your transport.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.